(root: /wwm)

Permission: server operator (typical Forge command level).

1) First-Join set

/wwm first addline
Append a line. Supports & codes, {player}, autolinks.

/wwm first show
Preview the current first-join message (all lines).

/wwm first clear
Remove all lines.

/wwm set first link
Define a named link. Any occurrence of in your lines becomes clickable (and keeps bold/formatting).

/wwm set first hover
Define hover text attached to words in your lines.

Examples

/wwm first addline &6⭐ &aWelcome, &b&l{player}&r&a!
/wwm set first link Discord https://discord.gg/yourinvite
/wwm set first hover Discord &7Click to join our &bDiscord

2) Returning set

Same subcommands as first:

/wwm returning addline

/wwm returning show

/wwm returning clear

/wwm set returning link

/wwm set returning hover

3) Timed announcements

/wwm timed on · /wwm timed off · /wwm timed status

/wwm timed add → returns ID
Creates a new timer using the lowest free ID (e.g., #1 if none exist).

/wwm timed list
Shows ID, repeat interval, and the first line (truncated) for each timer.

/wwm timed addline
Append another line to timer .

/wwm timed minutes
Change repeat minutes.

/wwm timed show · /wwm timed clear
Preview or clear the timer’s lines.

/wwm timed link
Named link for that specific timer.

/wwm timed hover
Hover text for that specific timer.

/wwm timed remove
Removes the timer (reports success accurately; IDs are reused).

Examples

/wwm timed add 1 &eVote for rewards! // => Timer #1
/wwm timed 1 addline &7Our map: Dynmap
/wwm timed 1 link Dynmap http://map.example.com
/wwm timed 1 hover Dynmap &7Open our live map
/wwm timed list

Use & color/format codes just like server MOTDs:
&a, &b, &c… · &l (bold) · &n (underline) · &o (italic) · &r (reset)

Bold sticks even on linked words—e.g., &b&lDynmap remains bold when a link/hover is applied.

Autolink: paste a full URL (https://…) and it becomes clickable without a named link.

Named links: set … link makes every standalone occurrence of in the set clickable.

Named hovers: set … hover attaches tooltip text to that word.

Tip: If a name is part of a larger word, use spacing or punctuation to keep it as a standalone token.

Here is a list of all Minecraft formatting codes:
https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Formatting_codes

File: config/ww_message.toml

The config is updated automatically by commands; you generally don’t need to edit it by hand.

Example Config:

nextId = 3
timedEnabled = true
firstJoinMessage = "&6⚡ &aHI &b&l{player}! &aWELCOME TO &e&lSERVER! &6⚡\\n&6🔔 &aJoin our &b&lDiscord &6🔔\\n&6⭐ &aExplore the &b&lDynmap &6⭐"
returningMessage = "&6⚡ &aWelcome back to &e&lSERVER &b&l{player}! &6⚡"

[timers]

	[timers.1]
		minutes = 300
		text = "&6🔔 &aDon't forget to join the &b&lDiscord&b! &6🔔"

		[timers.1.links]
			Discord = "URL"

		[timers.1.hovers]
			Discord = "&7Click to open our &bDiscord"

	[timers.2]
		minutes = 400
		text = "&6⭐ &aExplore our &b&lDynmap&b! &6⭐"

		[timers.2.links]
			Dynmap = "URL"

		[timers.2.hovers]
			Dynmap = "&7Click to open the live &bDynmap"

[links]
	returning = {}

	[links.first]
		Dynmap = "URL"
		Discord = "URL"

[hovers]
	returning = {}

	[hovers.first]
		Dynmap = "&7Click to open the live &bDynmap"
		Discord = "&7Click to open our &bDiscord"

Forge 1.20.1 server (Tested on the latest build of 47.4.8).

Drop the mod JAR into mods/.

Start the server once, then run commands in-game: /wwm first addline ... etc.

Code: MIT License

Found an edge case (e.g., a word not autolinking)?
Let us know. Join the server to feel free to ask any questions: https://discord.gg/5U5wMhmSSs.

Need a Fabric/NeoForge or 1.21.x line? We are looking at expanding compatibility with other versions, but it depends on how much interest the mod has.